Biodiversity and its Conservation Question 66
66. Which of the following is considered a hotspot of biodiversity in India?
(a) Indo-Gangetic Plain
(b) Eastern Ghats
(c) Aravalli Hills
(d) Western Ghats
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Answer : d
Hints & Solutions
(d) Hotspots are those areas which were rich in biodiversity but now under threat due to direct or indirect interference of human activites. These regions are on the edge to get some of their species extinct due to humans. Western Ghats in India are under threat due to continuous developmental activities and Doon valley is under threat due to continuous mining activities.
